Japanese Kanji

you

far · deep · sunken eyes

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONヨウyou
  • ONオウou
  • ONベンben
  • ONメンmen

Meaning

Far, deep, sunken eyes, sad.

窅 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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